16: Shem — ܫܡ

1. Term: Shem — ܫܡ

Pronunciation: shem
Meaning: Name; representing identity, reputation, and authority.

2. Biblical Usage:

  • Used in the Peshitta to denote a person’s name or the name of God, which carries power and significance.
  • The “name of God” is central to worship and divine revelation.

3. Example Verse:

  • Exodus 3:15 — “This is my name forever, and thus I am to be remembered.”
  • Psalm 8:1 — “O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!”

4. Theological Significance:

  • Shem emphasizes the importance of God’s identity and character revealed to humanity.
  • In Syriac tradition, invoking God’s name is an act of worship and acknowledgement of His sovereignty.
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